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brummagem Definition


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brummagem
noun
    1. Something, especially imitation jewellery, that is showy, cheap and tawdry.
adj
    1. Showy; sham; tawdry; worthless.
Etymology: 17c: from Brummagem, a local form of the name Birmingham, a town formerly known for its manufacture of counterfeit coins and low-quality goods.



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